Gate Picturehouse

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Part of the Picturehouse group of cinemas, the Gate is a beautiful and intimate Edwardian single-screen cinema in Notting Hill. Specialising in foreign language and art-house films, the Gate also shows mainstream releases and has a well-stocked bar and famously plush seats.

Top 5 reviews of Gate Picturehouse

We're a bit spoilt for choice in Notting Hill in terms of cinemas. No need to visit a nasty multiplex when you have three independents on your doorstep.

The Gate has been my favourite for as long as I can think, it has a good programme of independent and interesting films. It used to be part of a very small chain of small cinemas, then a slightly larger one as part of Picturehouse. So...more

Gate Picturehouse3.0 out of 5
14 April 2015

by Wil S.

I have to say that the Gate Picturehouse definitely has a bit more character than some of the other cinemas that i have been to in London... Even though it doesn't have that modern look about it.. Its old aged look give it a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere... The seating was surprisingly comfortable and seem to have a good view of the screen from where ever you sat down... Probably the...more

Gate Picturehouse4.0 out of 5
13 March 2014

by Minette Y.

Single cinema with an intimate glamorous old world feel. The seats, the carpet, the ceiling are gilded in velveteen burgundy and ribbons of gold. There are little wooden side tables between every two seats, which is perfect if you're buying a bucket of chilled wine to work on throughout the movie (I didn't actually do this, but I saw others doing it and wished I was in their shoes!), or a...more

Gate Picturehouse5.0 out of 5
13 May 2013

by Suhail T.

Loved this artsy movie house. Single theater. Kinda reminded me of the places in Chicago and NYC. Nice wide aisles and rows along with plush seats. Each seat has a little table next to it. You are also allowed to bring in wine and beers among other drinks. Very nice atmosphere. Very retro.

This cinema makes you feel like going to a movie is enough of an event for your day- you've done something interesting and slightly fancy, you've sufficiently carpe diem'd when you don't feel much like carpe diem'ing. This might be an especially useful concept because their matinee and off-peak prices are affordable (but the prime time viewing gets a little silly expensive, in my...more

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